The latest news is that Mani Ratnam has sued distributor Mannan for false allegations against him. Earlier, distributor Mannan had filed a complaint with the commissioner of police demanding repayment from the director for Kadal's distribution loss.

Mani Ratnam's lawyer, Abudu Kumar, said, "We have sued Mannan for the defamatory remarks and case he has made against Mani Ratnam. We have filed a suit claiming five crore rupees for the damages that he has caused to the director's reputation.

A restraining order was also passed by the Madras High Court and notice has been issued restraining Mannan from entering Mani Ratnam's office or residence."

So, is a producer not responsible for a distributor's loss?

The lawyer comments, "Mani Ratnam has sold the worldwide rights of the film to another company during the first schedule of the film itself. Mani Ratnam or his company cannot be held for the distributor's loss."